In fact, Brown said Howard was good for both of the Lakers' back-to-back opening games and there will be no limitations on his minutes.

Dwight Howard will make his regular season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET (AP Photo)

"I think all of us are ready (for) the popcorn and the lights to come on tomorrow," Howard said. "It's not going to come overnight. We all understand that. We just have to stay patient through the whole process. We have to keep working, and we'll be fine."